Age Distribution in Wyoming

39.0
Median Age
18.6%
65 and Older

Historical data

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Data table

Under 1822.0%
18-6459.4%
65+18.6%

Compared to the United States

IndicatorWyomingUnited States
Median Age (years)3938.9

National ranking

Wyoming ranks #2 of 38 states by median age.

#1Vermont2
#2Wyoming24
#3Utah32.6
#4Texas35.5
#5Oklahoma36.8
#6Colorado37.1
#7Georgia37.5
#8California37.6
#9Louisiana37.8
#10South Dakota37.9
#11Indiana38.4
#12Minnesota38.4
#13Nevada38.7
#14Virginia39
#15Arizona39
#16New Mexico39
#17Illinois39.1
#18Missouri39.2
#19North Carolina39.2
#20Tennessee39.3
#21Kentucky39.4
#22Ohio39.6
#23Oregon39.6
#24New York39.8
#25Wisconsin40.1
#26South Carolina40.1
#27Washington40.1
#28Massachusetts40.2
#29Michigan40.2
#30New Jersey40.4
#31Montana40.4
#32Rhode Island40.6
#33Pennsylvania40.9
#34Delaware41.6
#35Florida42.7
#36New Hampshire43.1
#37Maine44.8
#38Alaska48

Did you know?

  • Wyoming's aging population is a growing concern for rural healthcare access.
  • Many young Wyomingites leave for college and often do not return.
  • University of Wyoming students keep Laramie relatively younger than the state average.

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